Fellowship/Research Opportunities
From Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
Fall 2008 EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study
URL: http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2008/2008_star_fellow.html
Open Date: 07/19/2007 - Close Date: 10/23/2007
Summary: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is offering Graduate Fellowships for masters and doctoral level students in environmental fields of study. The deadline for receipt of pre-applications is October 23, 2007 at 4:00 PM EST. Subject to availability of funding, the Agency plans to award approximately 65 new fellowships by July 31, 2008. Master's level students may receive support for a maximum of two years. Doctoral students may be supported for a maximum of three years, usable over a period of four years. The fellowship program provides up to $37,000 per year of support per fellowship.
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
The Graduate Research Fellowship Operations Center is responsible for processing applications and responding to requests for information. General inquiries regarding the Graduate Research Fellowship Program should be made to:
Graduate Research Fellowship Operations Center, telephone: 866-NSF-GRFP, 866-673-4737 (toll-free from the US and Canada) or 202-331-3542 (international). email: help@nsfgradfellows.org
For more information go to http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6201
NCAR Visitor Programs for Students, Postdocs, and Scientists
Each year nearly 700 students, scientists, weather forecasters, and other professionals visit the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Office of Programs (UOP). These visits vary both in purpose-workshops, summer internships, or collaboration on research-and in length-from a few days to several years. Formal programs either provide opportunities for visitors to pursue special training or research in Boulder, Colorado, or place them at designated research and educational institutions around the world. In addition to the formal programs described here, individual groups at NCAR or UOP may host visitors outside the scope of these specific programs.
For more information go to http://www.ucar.edu/opportunities/opps-students.shtml
NASA Research Opportunities
Supporting research in science and technology is an important part of NASA's overall mission. NASA solicits this research through the release of various research announcements in a wide range of science and technology disciplines. NASA uses a peer review process to evaluate and select research proposals submitted in response to these research announcements. Researchers can help NASA achieve national research objectives by submitting research proposals and conducting awarded research. This site facilitates the search for NASA research opportunities: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/
Funding Opportunities for both graduate students and faculty members
A variety of funding is available for both graduate students and faculty members wishing to pursue research or creative work opportunities. The below links provide information on fellowships, grants, research competitions, and other funding resources available both through the university and externally. For more information go to http://www.colorado.edu/VCResearch/fundingopps.html
NOAA's Student Employment Program
Students interested in pursuing research in areas of: Mesoscale Numerical Weather Prediction, High Resolution Atmospheric Modeling,Data Assimilation or Ensemble Forecasting, may contact Dr. Tomi Vukicevic (303-492-8932 or tomislava.vukicevic@colorado.edu) for information about opportunities to obtain support from NOAA's Student Employment program in Boulder.
AMS: Information and Resources for Students
For more information regarding student opportunities, scholarships and fellowships, and travel grants go to http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/index.html
EPA Funding Opportunities
Environmental Research Grant Announcements at http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2007/2007_star_fellow.html
SMART Defense Scholarship/Fellowship Program for Grad Students
SMART Scholarships are awarded to applicants who are pursuing a degree in, or closely related to, one of the following STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) disciplines:
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering; Biosciences; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences; Computer and Computational Sciences; Electrical Engineering; Geosciences; Information Sciences; Materials Science and Engineering; Mathematics; Mechanical Engineering; Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering; Nuclear Engineering; Oceanography; Operations Research; Physics
SMART Fellows receive:
Salary/stipend; Full tuition; Related education fees; Book allowance; Paid summer internships; Career opportunities after graduation
SMART Fellows are:
Outstanding students with demonstrated ability and special aptitude in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) fields; Provided with DoD civilian science and technology employment positions upon completion of their studies. Length of employment is commensurate with scholarship/fellowship length; Employed, post degree, at labs affiliated with DoD civilian sites, such as the National Security Agency and the Defense Intelligence Agency; Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students; At least 18 years of age and are United States citizens; Already enrolled in a U.S. college or university.
In accordance with Federal statutes and regulations, no person on the grounds of race, color, age, sex, national origin or disability shall be excluded from participating in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program activity receiving financial assistance from the Department of Defense.
For more information and to apply:
Questions? Contact smart@asee.org
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship
The Department of Defense (DoD) is committed to increasing the number and quality of our nation's scientists and engineers. Toward that end, the DoD annually supports approximately 8,000 graduate students in fields important to national defense needs.
The DoD's support is evidenced in a number of ways. First and foremost, the DoD funds thousands of graduate students, who are members of research teams, through contracts and grants. Selected by research faculty, the students engage in fundamental studies under the leadership of a senior researcher while earning advanced degrees. These students are generally wholly supported by their DoD grant or contract.
Another important mechanism for DoD support of graduate students is through portable fellowships awarded to U.S. citizens or nationals following a competition each year. These fellowships allow the recipients to pursue their graduate studies at whichever U.S. institution they choose to attend. One of these is the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship, which is highly competitive and confers high honors upon its recipients. The DoD has awarded approximately 2,200 NDSEG fellowships since the program's inception 17 years ago.
For info and to apply:
www.asee.org/ndseg <http://www.asee.org/ndseg>
In accordance with Federal statutes and regulations, no person on the grounds of race, color, age, sex, national origin or disability shall be excluded from participating in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program activity receiving financial assistance from the Department of Defense.
